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2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK and 2014 BMW 2-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz GLK | BMW 2-Series | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,529 mm | 4,432 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,773 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,830 kg | 1,497 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 52 L | 14 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 927 mm | -926 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 892 mm | 838 mm | 54 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 660 L | 388 L | 272 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,549 L | 13.7 | -12.7 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2011 | Expect the GLK to grow when it is next fully redesigned. A smaller MLK is on the way to battle the upcoming Audi Q3 and just-arrived BMW X1. For 2013, the GLK's body structure remains essentially the same, so rear seat knee room remains just sufficient for a man of average height sitting behind another such man. (Headroom, on the other hand, is abundant.) Among competitors, only the Infiniti EX37 has a tighter rear seat. The Audi, BMW, and Volvo all offer knees another inch or three. Seat comfort is debatable. To my bottom, the GLK's seats feel overly firm. Cargo space is similarly short of the segment average. The GLK's 54.7 cubic feet isn't far behind the Audi's 57.3 but well below the X3's 63.3. That truncated tail has a downside beyond aesthetics. But do these shortcomings really matter? For most people nearly all of the time, there's enough space. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I have a problem with headroom. So many cars give me less than a half inch from my scalp to the frame on the sunroof. That hurts over bumps, not to mention what my hair looks like when I get out. GLK has over an inch of space for me. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We are a couple with no kids and we rarely have visitors so the cramped rear seating is not a problem. Someone with teenage kids will want to seriously reconsider before getting a GLK. I know my Mom would not appreciate the ingress/egress ease as she has some limited mobility. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
If you are 6' plus like me, you will have to adjust the front seat forward if you want passengers to ride with you unless they are quite small. But this is a perfect city hauler for a single or couple. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 2-Series
| 2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |
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